I’ve spent several hours struggling with this newsletter. For some reason it’s just not coming. I’ve erased, rewritten, cut and pasted. I feel angry, rebellious, and at the point of tears. I’m not sure what’s going on, but everything in me is resisting all the expectations and plans I had for myself this afternoon, including writing this.
Thank you for the comment, Ami. I'm glad you found me on Substack! It's been a strange time. My mother is in memory care & hospice out in Colorado and managing her situation from where I live in Maine has stirred up all the mud at the bottom of my personal pond. It's icky & sticky & I'm suddenly asking myself a lot of new questions about how I'm spending my life. What are the juicy parts that bring joy & where are the parts that feel like pressure & are not so joyful? So I'm simplifying until things become clearer & I understand better how I want to spend my time & energy. The story writing is pure pleasure. The rest, not so much ...
I agree about how important it is to be real. One of the things I love about Substack is how genuine writers are about their process & their struggles. We all inspire each other. I'm glad you're here. Post!
Thank you for your honesty, Jennifer! I think it's just important to share when we as authors hit a wall. I'm near to your Substack and am still exploring, but so far I'm enjoying what I'm finding. It inspires me to start posting. I love that you are using this as a platform for connection. I'm excited to see what the next season brings for you. But for now, relax, take a pause and take care of you.
Thank you for the comment, Ami. I'm glad you found me on Substack! It's been a strange time. My mother is in memory care & hospice out in Colorado and managing her situation from where I live in Maine has stirred up all the mud at the bottom of my personal pond. It's icky & sticky & I'm suddenly asking myself a lot of new questions about how I'm spending my life. What are the juicy parts that bring joy & where are the parts that feel like pressure & are not so joyful? So I'm simplifying until things become clearer & I understand better how I want to spend my time & energy. The story writing is pure pleasure. The rest, not so much ...
I agree about how important it is to be real. One of the things I love about Substack is how genuine writers are about their process & their struggles. We all inspire each other. I'm glad you're here. Post!
Thank you for your honesty, Jennifer! I think it's just important to share when we as authors hit a wall. I'm near to your Substack and am still exploring, but so far I'm enjoying what I'm finding. It inspires me to start posting. I love that you are using this as a platform for connection. I'm excited to see what the next season brings for you. But for now, relax, take a pause and take care of you.